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    8a7056c95a98eb7ce634d18d1524b97b.doc 1/16/2014 Purpose 1. Shows completed transition from Judges to Monarchy 2. Demonstrate through David what a King

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    David’s rise as king. After reading the chapter about Jonathan’s life‚ the story of David’s journey to becoming a king teaches one about the benefits of friendship even in times of tribulation. To begin with‚ during a tragic event dealing with the Philistines‚ Jonathan and‚ his father and late king‚ Saul were killed along with two others. Despite the fact that Jonathan was

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    Isaiah 7-9 is a popular passage that goes through a few phases of Israel’s condition amongst the Syrians and Philistines and also goes through the Messianic prophecy of the Birth of Christ. How do we know this is Christ? Mainly because there are many prophecies that he has fulfilled‚ and this passage just has three of them. In the Beginning of Chapter 7‚ Isaiah is recording the plot that the King of Syria and the King of Israel has against Jerusalem. At this time in history‚ Jerusalem is in the Hands

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    The chapter starts with Israel once again disobeying God. He turned them over to the Philistines for forty years to punish their disobedience (v. 1). During this time‚ a man named Manoah from the tribe of Dan had a barren wife (v. 2). His wife was visited by an angel of the Lord who promised a child to her (v. 3). He told her to abstain from wine or other similar beverages and to avoid eating unclean food (v. 4). The angel told her the reason for this is because she would bear a son that was a Nazarite

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    the Assyrian years‚ Philistia decreased in power‚ and was overshadowed by the power and influence of Tyre (Hays‚ 2010‚ p. 215). The Philistines were jealous of the Jews. “Whenever they could take advantage of them and could engage in some spite work‚ they did so” (Cooper‚ n.d). Therefore‚ the Lord exclaimed‚ “Behold‚ I will stretch out my hand upon the Philistines‚ and destroy the remnant of the sea coast. And I will execute great vengeance upon them with

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    The David: Symbol of the Renaissance When you hear the word renaissance what do you think of? You probably thought of the Mona Lisa‚ Michelangelo or Davinci. Many look at this time period in the lense of art and invention‚ It seems that everyone who was famous during this time was either an artist or an inventor‚ which is why many believe that the David is a perfect representation of Michelangelo’s works and the renaissance because of the amount of skill and thought put into it that shows the value

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    several experiences where God had protected him and his sheep. In chapter 17 of the book of 1 Samuel we find David being sent to take supplies to his older brothers. They were encamped with the army of Saul across from the Philistine army. David arrived to hear the Philistine giant named Goliath taunting the Israelites and their God. It seemed his purpose was to entice Israel to send a warrior out to fight him. Goliath made the accusations and enticements twice a day for 40 days. David was appalled

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    Teenagers are frequently mentioned in the Bible.  These young men and women were used by God in powerful ways.  There is Mary‚ the mother of Jesus‚ Daniel the young man later turned prophet‚ the young shepherd boy who would rise to prominence as Israel’s greatest king and many others who courageously changed the world for the better.  Names like John Mark who wrote the Gospel of Mark with Peter’s perspective and Timothy‚ the young pastor mentored by the Apostle Paul.  Teenagers should be able to

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    against the rulers of the darkness of this world‚ against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. John 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth‚ and the truth shall make you free. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel‚ all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard [of it]‚ and went out against them. (Read More...) Acts 1:8 - But ye shall receive power‚ after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me

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    King had also arranged to hide his previous transgression. Saul-was the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel. He was anointed by the prophet Samuel and reigned from Gibeah. He fell on his sword to avoid capture in the battle against the Philistines

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